Living in Whitefish, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Whitefish · Census data 2020–2024
Whitefish has 8,749 residents with a median age of 44.4. The median household income is $73,811 (about the same as the Montana median), the median home value is $684,300, the median rent is $1,354/month.
Whitefish at a glance
- Population
- 8,749
- Median age
- 44.4State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $73,811State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $684,300State: $375,800
- Median rent
- $1,354/moState: $1,081
- Homeowners
- 61.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.8%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Whitefish a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Montana median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 9.4%.
Cons: Home values 82% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Whitefish
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Whitefish the median home value is $684,300, 106% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,354 per month, which is 32.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,294 a month in housing costs.
Whitefish median household income
The median household income in Whitefish is $73,811 and the income per person is $56,782. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in Whitefish: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,536
- Owner-occupied
- 61.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.3%
- Vacant
- 22.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.00
Whitefish demographics
- Population
- 8,749
- Median age
- 44.4
- Under 18
- 16.3%
- 65 and older
- 23.4%
- Households
- 4,302
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Whitefish ›
Education in Whitefish
56.8% of adults 25 and older in Whitefish have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 16.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Whitefish
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 24.4%
- Drive alone
- 62.2%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 6.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Whitefish vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefish | 8,749 | $73,811 | $684,300 | $1,354 |
| Columbia Falls | 5,615 | $75,766 | $384,400 | $1,016 |
| Helena Flats | 857 | $93,625 | $582,400 | — |
| Rhodes | 110 | $61,583 | — | — |
| Olney | 158 | $57,989 | $430,400 | $731 |
| Hungry Horse | 679 | $53,056 | — | — |
| Coram | 452 | $63,388 | $243,200 | — |
| Evergreen | 9,611 | $76,446 | $340,800 | $1,166 |
| Kalispell | 28,504 | $63,415 | $428,000 | $1,078 |
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What is the median household income in Whitefish, MT?
The median household income in Whitefish is $73,811, about the same as the Montana median of $72,509 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Whitefish?
The median home value in Whitefish is $684,300, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
How much is rent in Whitefish?
The median gross rent in Whitefish is $1,354 per month, about 32.6% of household income.
Is Whitefish, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Montana median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 9.4%. Minuses: home values 82% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Whitefish?
The median age in Whitefish is 44.4 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Whitefish?
The average commute to work in Whitefish is 17 minutes; 24.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Whitefish?
The unemployment rate in Whitefish is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Whitefish?
56.8% of adults in Whitefish have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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